Yesterday (9/16) I wrote on Facebook – “at 8pm I am walking out of the Hoover Bldg on the State of Iowa Capital Complex -- my last day. I have a customer meeting in the morning then on my way to Atlanta, Ft Benning, Kuwait and then to an assignment waiting in Iraq. Wow! What a detour on my journey of life."
Thanks so much for all the replies and best wishes.
One of my yoga teachers replied that “there is no detour...only the journey; thinking of you and many blessings. jai!” She is right, there are no detours; there are many twists and turns, curves and straight-aways on the journey but not detours.
Another Yogi friend replied “I will practice Tonglen the entire time you are away. Best wishes.”
According to wikipedia, Tonglen is Tibetan for 'giving and taking' (or, sending and taking), and it refers to a meditation practice found in Tibetan Buddhism. In the practice, one visualizes taking onto oneself the suffering of others, and giving one's own happiness and success to others. The function of the practice is to: reduce selfish attachment; increase a sense of renunciation; create positive karma by giving and helping; develop loving-kindness and compassion.
Another friend wrote: "The journey is the best part. Remember to enjoy it!"
Others replied with:
“May God go with you, Jim... blessing your every endeavor... beautifying your horizons... and guarding your pathways... Best wishes always...”
“Take care and live it up!”
“I'm sure your detour will be memorable. Try to keep us apprised of what's going on! Good luck and God bless, Jim.”
“Please stay in touch and let us know how things are going. Safe journey and good luck.”
“Take care and safe journey to you. Life is such an adventure.”
What great replies from good friends!!!
This morning I finished packing 8 boxes for shipping by UPS, packed my bag, and walked out of my apartment in Sherman Hills for the last time.
I am now preparing to drive to Omaha, sell my car, and fly one-way to Atlanta. This weekend I am flying to San Antonio to visit my son Nick. We will spend the weekend on the Guadalupe River in the hills of south Texas.
My herbalist in Omaha called me today; she is shipping the herbs for a fall internal cleanse as the regular practice in Chinese medicine and to offset the potential negative impact of all the immunization shots I had to take. To keep my immune system strong I am taking Echinacea, Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium), and high doses of Vitamin C in powder form.
The biggest challenge next week is to pack 6 months of clothing, toiletries, towels and linens in a duffel bag that weighs 50 pounds or less. Also, I have to pack for the cold weather of winter.
All the best,
James
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